Think we’re in for a big surprise…
I’m not sure what kind of press David’s appearance at Fashion Rocks garnered outside of the UK, but I’m sure you’re all aware of double-page spreads in both the
Both articles featured brief interviews in which David talks about the fitness regime he has followed since last year’s heart trouble. Here’s an excerpt from Victoria Newton‘s aftershow interview conducted for The Sun:
“It’s great to be back. I loved every minute of being back on stage – I didn’t want to come off, I could have stayed up there all night. I feel fantastic at the moment.
After I had the heart attack I decided to take a year off and do nothing. I didn’t do any work and just made sure I looked after myself. I go to the gym, I don’t drink and I’m feeling really good today.
I gave up smoking six months before I had the heart attack – so that was worth it, wasn’t it! I started to give up when my daughter was born because I wouldn’t smoke in the house with her there so I had to go outside. It’s bloody cold in winter in New York, so I just quit.
As far as I’m concerned I lead a healthy lifestyle now so it did come as a bit of a shock to have a heart attack, but I feel on top of the world after tonight.
When I was asked to do this event I said I wanted to perform with Arcade Fire, who I love, and it went from there.”
According to The Sun piece, Simon LeBon of
Expanding on the
Speaking of Arcade Fire, don’t forget that the band is about to start another string of dates in North America and Canada, kicking off with a show at Central Park Summerstage in New York, this coming Thursday, September 15th.